Automation Consultant

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Senior Appointments | Engineering / Automation / MES Team Builds | Life sciences

• Long-term Contract Role

A leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site is seeking a skilled

Automation Engineer

to support and enhance its process automation systems. This role is central to maintaining and evolving the site’s digital infrastructure, ensuring seamless production operations in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, configure, and maintain Siemens distributed control systems (DCS) across manufacturing and utility areas.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions that support GMP-compliant operations.

Develop and maintain system documentation, including functional specifications, design specifications, and validation protocols.

Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability.

Participate in change control processes, including impact assessments, testing, and implementation.

Support system upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle management of automation platforms.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality procedures.

Provide training and technical support to operations and engineering teams.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Proven experience working with technologies such as

PCS7, S7, TIA Portal, WinCC, BMS etc

in a GMP-regulated environment.

Strong understanding of process control, batch automation, and system integration.

Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA-88 and GAMP 5.

Experience with validation and qualification of automation systems.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

It's hybrid opportunity.

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Industries : Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – 8 months ago

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